Learning Specialist (Designer and Developer I)

Upbound Group; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Upbound Group in Plano, TX is seeking a Learning Specialist (Designer and Developer I) to design and develop blended learning programs that improve performance. You will work with teams to create engaging content using ADDIE-based methods, Adobe Captivate, Articulate, and the Adobe Creative Suite; a Bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years of experience are required, bilingual helpful.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.; visa sponsorship is not offered.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years progressive experience in design and development of learning programs
• Bachelor's degree in related field
• Strong organizational, multitasking, writing and communication skills; bilingual preferred
• Experience with ADDIE model preferred

Responsibilities

• Designs, develops and assists in implementing new learning programs to achieve blended learning goals
• Reviews existing programs to ensure content relevancy and alignment with objectives
• Partners with teams to meet goals within timelines and ensure smooth information flow
• Provides project management support and ensures quality of work per plans and standards
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Bilingual

Creative thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Adobe Captivate

Articulate

InDesign

Illustrator

Photoshop

Microsoft Office

Job description

Upbound Group

Upbound Group (NASDAQ: UPBD) is a technology and data-driven leader in accessible financial solutions, serving millions of consumers through trusted brands including Acima®, Brigit™, and Rent-A-Center®. More than just a financial services company, we're a purpose-driven team focused on expanding financial inclusion, creating opportunities, and helping people achieve what's possible. Our mission is simple: leverage innovation, technology, and talent to build a better future and elevate financial opportunity for all.

Job Description

Upbound Group (NASDAQ: UPBD) is a technology and data-driven leader in accessible financial solutions, serving millions of consumers through trusted brands including Acima®, Brigit™, and Rent-A-Center®. More than just a financial services company, we're a purpose-driven team focused on expanding financial inclusion, creating opportunities, and helping people achieve what's possible. Our mission is simple: leverage innovation, technology, and talent to build a better future and elevate financial opportunity for all.

Learning Specialist (Designer and Developer I)

JOB PURPOSE

Responsible for designing and developing programs necessary to facilitate a blended learning approach focused on skill development and performance optimization

Key Responsibilities

• Designs, develops and assists in the implementation of new learning programs in order to achieve a blended learning approach for all assigned training programs


• Reviews existing learning programs on a continuous basis to ensure relevancy, accuracy of content and appropriateness of delivery methods – under management’s guidance edits, updates and/or re-designs content to ensure all such programs remain in alignment with business, human resources and training objectives and expectations


• Partners with team members to meet all goals and objectives efficiently, effectively and within the specified time frame – actively communicates with appropriate departments to ensure a constructive two-way flow of information and to eliminate surprises


• Provides project management support while being responsible for the quality of personal work product through adherence to established project plans, quality assurance protocols and requisite company standards


• Performs other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

• Bachelors degree in related field


• Three to five years progressive experience in the design and development of learning plans; a proven working knowledge of adult learning theories is required; experience with the ADDIE model is preferred


• Exceptional organizational, multi-tasking, creativity, writing and communication skills (bilingual preferred) – strong attention to detail, and possesses a proven results orientation


• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office and technology-based training solutions, such as Adobe Captivate and Articulate




• Intermediate proficiency with programs from the Adobe Creative Suite such as InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop


• Familiarity with other design or development programs such as Vyond, Camtasia, Lectora, etc. is also beneficial

Sponsorship

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Upbound Group is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.